List of Important Questions for BCA-503 Computer Networks based on the
syllabus and last year's patterns for PUT and University Examination.
Unit 1: Basic Concepts, OSI and TCP/IP Models
1. Define a computer network and explain its key components.
2. Compare the OSI and TCP/IP reference models with a neat diagram.
3. What is a modem? Explain its role in digital transmission.
4. Explain simplex, half-duplex, and full-duplex transmission modes with examples.
5. Write short notes on network protocols and their importance.
Unit 2: Transmission Media, Attenuation, and Noise
6. What are the different types of transmission media? Compare guided and unguided
media.
7. Explain attenuation, distortion, and noise in data transmission with examples.
8. Describe the structure and working of optical fibers with diagrams.
9. Compare the characteristics of twisted-pair cable, coaxial cable, and optical fiber.
10. Write short notes on bandwidth and throughput with practical examples.
Unit 3: Telephony, Multiplexing, and Switching
11. What is multiplexing? Explain the types with examples.
12. Explain Frequency Division Multiplexing (FDM) and Time Division Multiplexing
(TDM).
13. Describe the basics of circuit switching, message switching, and packet switching.
14. Explain the role and functions of ISDN in data communication.
15. Differentiate between synchronous and asynchronous transmission.
16. Define ARQ Protocols and (i) Stop and wait ARQ (ii) Go-Back-N ARQ (iii)
selective Repeat ARQ with examples.
Unit 4: Network Devices and Layers
17. List and explain the functions of various network devices (hub, switch, router,
gateway).
18. What is routing? Describe static and dynamic routing with examples.
19. Explain Quality of Service (QoS) and its importance in computer networks.
20. Describe the functions of the network and session layer in the OSI model.
21. What is congestion control? Explain any two congestion control techniques.
22. Write short notes on the role of IP addressing and subnetting.
Unit 5: Transport Layer and Upper Layers
24. What are the main functions of the transport layer? Explain with examples.
25. Differentiate between connection-oriented and connectionless services.
26. Explain the OSI model with 7 layers in details.
27. Write short notes on encryption and data compression in the presentation layer.
28. Discuss common protocols of the application layer, such as HTTP, FTP, and SMTP.
29. Explain the concept of port numbers and their role in network communication.
30. Write short notes on (i) TCP and UDP (ii) Explain Types of Errors in transmission
with CRC ( Cycle redundancy check) method with examples.
